5/2 Scanography in the Classroom

     Scanography allows for accessible, immediate, and high-quality image making. The static nature of the medium also allows for critical planning of your project. To this end, working with a specific theme or story is much easier. Students can go back and rework a certain idea until it says what it needs to say. There is also a very sensory element to the work. Tactile objects read differently in a scanner, and movement is very important (whether it is your full body or the objects in front of you). This appeals to multiple types of learners in the classroom. Lastly, storytelling can be connected to literacy, and providing one more element to engaging students in conversation.